Steve Hackett - Firth Of Fifth

[@MrNJT]

Rulie, I can’t thank you enough for this! Seeing Steve Hackett perform the number with the orchestra is just amazing! Thank you for uploading this!

[@eeklosuppo70]

Listening to this and seeing this creates always a good feeling !

[@MrNJT]

Peter Van Den Bossche Don’t you mean a “Funny Feeling?” LOL

[@JOAUFA]

O used to listen ALL Genesis albums . . I'm 60 . Nice. This album is besutifull one of my favorite. .Selling England by de Pound

[@MrNJT]

JOAUFA Selling England will always be a favorite of mine. Such beautiful work!

[@JOAUFA]

@@MrNJT yes. O am sure about this. Peter Gabriel made some difference. O was Lucky . I could seeThe Band in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. If I'm nota wrong, was in 1976 or 77… Phil Collins was The Singer. Trick of The tail

[@danielduesentriebjunior]

I am 65 now, and I believe this is one of the greatest compositions of the past 50 years.

[@danielduesentriebjunior]

There's several other fantasic ones, of cause.

[@penelopeyoung4453]

I think you’re not wrong!

[@shadofaxes]

The 70's progressive music years where albums told stories was an awesome time to grow up in, I am very thankful.

[@malcolmdelargy2667]

Absolutely beautiful, sublime. Peace to all. X

[@malcolmdelargy2667]

​@@shadofaxesYep, crashed out on a floor, listening to Genesis etc. And forgetting where I am? 70s those where my days. But still listening to the greats. Peace always. X

[@bharatbhushan7318]

Steve Hackett and Tony Banks have no idea that a guy in the remote town of India is addicted to their guitar and piano and blessing them for their music. This is the best thing about being an artist. This song has to be the greatest song ever.

[@daniellaplante1801]

In my top ten list! Keyboardist here is Roger King🙌

[@marzzz1]

@@daniellaplante1801 Annoying that he couldn't resist making a political statement during the concert.

[@daniellaplante1801]

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[@awaken77]

It's great that people over the whole world can enjoy it. Music has no borders

[@Reiner.Zufall]

@@marzzz1 F?ck Brexxit - Wonderful. I'm glad that he dares to do that. My deepest respect. Not only an outstanding musician - also a human being!

[@renzocavani6524]

One of the best songs ever written in music history. Simple as that.

[@giorgosfountis]

Yes sir!

[@elisabethnelson7256]

And definitely one of the top 3 best guitar solos in history, if not the best.

[@zsu23.45]

Bravo

[@qix70]

AMAZING !!! 🎶🎶🎶👍

[@richardleblanc4710]

One of my best. Just a little slow though. I played a little music & god knows I listened that song a 1000 times. I'm listening while writing and... definitely slow.

[@SchnauzerMom63]

The first time I met my now-husband’s brother, he asked me what kind of music I liked. I told him “a bunch of stuff you’ve never heard of, but I really love old Genesis.” He smiled, went over to their mom’s old piano, and played the intro to this song. We were buddies from then until the day he died. He would have loved this. Thank you.

[@woundedhorse]

Wonderful.

[@pmosullivan1]

Beautiful story, may he he rest in the peace of the la la's.

[@markusantonio4866]

Thanks for sharing that

[@israelvv3865]

🎶🎵🙌✨😎😀

[@Scoharr]

The power of music! Your story brought a tear to my eye - well told.Thanks

[@TheShrimpdoctor]

That guitar solo is quite simply the most heartbreakingly beautiful piece of music ever written

[@bramposthumus9300]

It is close. But try the slow (second) movement from Bach's Double Convert for violins.

[@benjyhews9419]

Yes, it is. I agree. It's even better than Guthrie Govan's solo in Regret #9 (on Steven Wilson's Hand Cannot Erase).... Genius

[@SammyMakepeace]

@@benjyhews9419 Ancestral or Drive Home are arguably better Guthrie solos

[@benjyhews9419]

@@SammyMakepeace As you said, 'arguably'. Dave Kilminster's version of Regret #9 (live) is simply brilliant... different to Guthrie's, but brilliant nonetheless. It's all subjective.

[@iriapoeme2581]

💖🌟

[@massimogerla7575]

This Is Not A Song or Music This Is A GIFT OF GOD PURE PERFECTION

[@ratorock]

Totally agree

[@joaomartins828]

I here this piece almost everydays

[@gabrielbock967]

2years later.. your si right...a master piece of music.A genious...period❤❤

[@gabrielbock967]

Yep...two years after

[@jamescsmith5426]

I have seen Genesis 13 times and Hackett 7 times, just as recently as last year. Brought tears to my eyes then, just as now listening to that version. I really think think, for us old 70"s folks it reminds us of the best times of our lives as far as music goes. I can't wait to see him next year. Steve is vastly underrated an I think one of the best ever. Best song ever!

[@Frengerxxx]

He is definitely one of the greatest guitar players ever, and is always criminally overlooked in any ranking of the "best guitarists of all time", nobody knows why! His mastery of the 6 strings is so undisputed! And because he is also a good soul, I think that in his modesty he doesn't care at all.

[@andrewwatts9385]

Absolutely

[@Leslie-k8j]

Amen to that brother!

[@brucemoeller]

One of the best Piano intros ever conceived.

[@omairsh8]

The piano melody during the melodic solo is even more stunning imo

[@Canalcoholic]

And bear in mind that Tony Banks was only around 23 when he wrote this.

[@chipmacgill]

@@Canalcoholic if there is a criticism of this performance, it's that the piano/keyboard intro which sets the pace, is slightly off tempo. Oh well, we are all 48 years older.

[@Jewellerybybarrie]

And even worse when you consider they were going to cut this out.. Playing it live Tony said he couldnt do it justice so they didn't want to play it... Ive heard Steve and co do this live in Brighton in 2019 and it was spectacular. My son who was 26 was blown away by the whole evening...

[@brucemoeller]

@@stevehackett5258 hi Steve.

[@jtreedy116]

Steve doesn't get enough love for being as insanely great as he is. The guitar solo here is mesmerizing, haunting, beautiful and damn it I'm chopping onions again it seems.

[@lusich94]

Muy bueno con eso de “cortar cebollas”!!!😂😂 Yo también hago lo mismo escuchando “Quinto de quinto” y otros temas inolvidables de Génesis!!! 🙏🏻🎵🙏🏻

[@darylfoster7944]

That's weird

[@erikvandoorn1674]

A whole orchestra for an instrumental break to lead into one of the finest guitar solos ever written on this earth. A well deserved honour for Steve Hackett and the most weeping guitar solo ever.

[@TravelwithRichardandJudy]

Amen so true!

[@nicksundby]

Back in the 70's we thought music would always be this good

[@andrewstewart5095]

Then along came pop idol

[@kevinb2821]

Music is still this good, you just have to look for it. Haken, Kaipa, Devin Townsend, etc.

[@williamwoody7607]

Oh please- it could only result in the Sex Pistols. The DEVIL is the root of all rock.

[@WashingtonJohnson]

There is still good music being made like this out there in the world. New Age artists put out music like this everyday ❤

[@williambrady265]

and we wer rite x👍🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@johnblackledge4009]

That guitar solo: The weeping of angels. When music was real music.

[@SteveHove]

My wife can’t understand why I get goose pimples when I hear that solo.

[@pippus59]

@@SteveHove I cry...

[@briano.5746]

Right on!

[@edsonpicco4764]

Terrific and amazing and incridable song to Selling Englang by the Pound.

[@briano.5746]

@Tara Chew So true

[@SkyBlue-vq3hf]

Steve, time passes, Firth Of Fifth becomes more and more beautiful, thanks for this...

[@gianluigiredolfini6154]

I don’t know how many times I have heard this masterpiece…. When I was a boy I loved to go to sleep with this music in my ears, now almost 60 it’s magic to hear that same feeling again … thank you Steve for keeping it alive

[@jeanmichelcarlier7619]

Luc Gilson (rtl-tvi) , magistral aux claviers

[@beatrizbertolozzi9820]

Hahaha! I used to do the same!!!! I LOVE Genesis and Steve Hackett is one of the Best!!!!!

[@tomzanone2324]

He is more Genesis than Genesis.

[@lavoyager]

You are not abone:)

[@davebellamy4867]

I used to cross the Firth of Forth on way to and from Aberdeen on the train listening to the Seconds Out version on my Walkman. Without fail. Timing it to get the instrumental while crossing. Back in 1988-1989. Then again across the much longer Tay Bridge for good measure.😂

[@Sumdrumer]

This drummer is doing a fabulous job of covering Phil Collins and Chester Thompson all-in-one! BRAVO!

[@MrPesiu1]

In my opinion, he is far from Phil Collins or Chester Thompson. He is too chaotic and in this case, more is not better. But that is my opinion.

[@robshaw3655]

Takes you back to when you were revising in your bedroom, your mum and dad were still alive and the world beginning to waken for you..

[@ianhill5832]

Spot on

[@Mark28644]

A lovely thought & sentiment there. Well said indeed!!

[@adrianellis4497]

We all grow old eventually, not something you think about when your young. Music transcends age for me it's as fresh now at 60 as it was when I bought seconds out all those decades ago😁

[@davidhaspell6417]

FFS spot on

[@mobcupola650]

So true...time hides himself often and mostly when you are young...only to realize later that you can't rewind it like Genesis in YT ...

[@sergiofrete4961]

Masterpiece of all times. 50 years hearing it....

[@stellarch4986]

46 years ago, I listened to that number for the first time and it was a massive shock to me. I had just discovered Genesis through one of their most beautiful songs ever. 46 years later, I am still speechless when listening to that piece, I feel the same things, an absolute masterpiece. Thanks Steve Hackett and your band and friends for keeping that music alive.

[@Duketributechannel]

Just like me... i 47 years ago. The rest is as you wrote friend.

[@rolandberendonck3900]

Yes, we are not alone. Still my most favorite music which gives me that overwhelming emotional overdrive. I am glad that Steve is still performing these outstanding pieces, because it is far too beautiful to hear it only on CD or mp3 nowadays.

[@loupdesbois2160]

@@Duketributechannel 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😍👍🇫🇷🙏🙋‍♂️

[@TrainsPlanesandAutomobiles]

Same with me, was given the Nursery Crymes album for my 18th birthday in 1973. Been a die-hard fan since then, love all Gabriel's music as well.

[@denest3435]

Same for me , 47 years ago I heard this song for the first time , I had never heard such a beautiful music piece before. Greatest guitar solo ever, since then massive fan of Genesis and Steve Hackett

[@matthewjacot6065]

Who can write like this today? The level of composition and musicianship has shrunk, compressed, into a infinitely small corrected space. Waiting for a big bang to happen again.

[@lonniewimble5847]

Tony Banks composed this at the age of 22...

[@cirias]

Some of the Nordic metal bands produce some stuff in this kind of vibe. Bands like Nightwish, Kamelot, Within Temptation come to mind.

[@culllol]

I'm here

[@fabioluizdearaujo1249]

This song is a true masterpiece by Genesis and a beatiful Steve Hackett's perfomance. Thanks to all musician.

[@oldgriff8559]

Possibly one of the best piece of music I've ever heard in my 64 years..that was 2 years ago when I made this comment and its definitely the best piece of music I've ever heard..definitely the best guitar solo by any guitarist ever..well those 64 years have some how become 67 years and it’s still the best piece of music I’ve ever heard..Steve and Nad are simply fantastic as are the whole band and orchestra..emotional for us that love real music..but then it’s my personal opinion

[@jeroboamjeroboam5970]

1956..... me too

[@racookster]

1959 here, and if it's not THE best, it's up in the stratosphere with a few other pieces where comparison becomes a folly based only on personal tastes.

[@docdeens4030]

It's a hell of a journey!

[@luislorenzo49]

mes sumo

[@brauliocavalcanti3703]

1955 - saw them live in 1975 with PG in London

[@Free2choose]

Simply Awesome performance ! Thanks Steve Hacket for keeping the legend of Genesis alive for the younger generation to be aware of this incredible music.

[@keithpasculli7465]

This could possibly be the best version of this song that I have ever heard

[@RI-yz8do]

This is exceptional but for my $$ it's the Seconds Out version, hands down!

[@zematosbaptista]

For me too!

[@Capesthorn]

oh yeah!

[@Bito_T]

Makes me cry with joy and a little melancholy for better times.

[@markwatson6579]

This song is part of my life …. Part of me … thank you Genesis ❤

[@MattiasKroon]

The most magical guitarsolo ever.

[@massimo80658]

assolutamente no

[@massimo80658]

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[@myworldhi8468]

Please! There is Not to forget P.Metheny in: Are you going with me in CD: TRAVELS

[@filipedoria9561]

one of the best, for sure even so, just consider the period and context of the release

[@flywithseaguls]

Mark Knopfler, Local Hero, Wild Theme?

[@Ferryman72]

Happy birthday Steve. 73 yrs young and still keeping this wonderful music alive

[@whisky2roxy]

I would be weeping like a baby if I were at that concert

[@kevinwhitworth6104]

Me too. Throughout my life its been Genesis, Yes, and Floyd. Cannot pick a time in my life when a track doesn't pin point the time and emotion. I weep because of its effect on me, splendor, emotional and the greatest God has given all of us MUSIC

[@darylfoster7944]

What is with all these grown men crying from hearing a song? Weird.

[@Cybercygni]

This version is perfection of this song. Nad's voice is something between Gabriel and Collins.

[@mensamoo]

Nad 's appreciation of this piece is magical.

[@racookster]

And yet, he doesn't seem to be imitating either of them. His voice is just naturally right for this. Steve Hackett put together an incredible band.

[@SuperLuBruxa]

Exactly... congrats 🙌

[@ryszardadamski]

Percussion not fire 😉

[@fryderyknowak1536]

The best guitar solo of Genesis.

[@eniocontreras6110]

I still cannot understand how Many jerks there that UNLIKE this masterpiece of art!! Great!!! Thanks Steve for being there

[@kevinkline7242]

The likes versus dislikes as of now are---- 98.3% Likes -----1.7 % Dislikes. The Mona Lisa got a higher percentage of Dislikes.

[@eniocontreras6110]

@@kevinkline7242so?

[@paolomalaguti7493]

@@eniocontreras6110 okkomomokkk K9kk

[@eniocontreras6110]

@@paolomalaguti7493 Umberto Ecco was right about this generation...

[@racookster]

This is not music for stupid people.

[@uporoff]

I once went into local high class musical instrument store between college classes with my friend. He sat down at very expensive Yamaha grand piano and snobby store clerk would come our way clearly wondering what two scruffy students were up to but he stopped dead in his tracks as my friend confidently and perfectly played the intro to Firth of Fifth.

[@monkeynuts1806]

I've seen some of the greatest bands in the world over the last 50 years. Saw Steve Hackett at Leicester 4 weeks ago. My life is now complete

[@benjyhews9419]

I have seen him (with Nad Sylvan on vocals) twice. And, in 2 weeks, I'm seeing him again. He is reprising Foxtrot.... which means I will get all 22 (ish) minutes of the greatest song ever written (in my opinion, of course).... Supper's Ready. I cannot wait.....

[@dariodipietropaolo3557]

I used to live in Hinckley, but now in Italy. I saw Steve at Leicester Uni in 1978 on his Spectral Mornings tour. I was 17 at the time and After the show we bumped into him in Leicester. He was a Nice guy and stopped to talk to US.

[@benjyhews9419]

@@dariodipietropaolo3557 Wow.... good on you! In Ithaca last week, I met (and shook hands with) Nad Sylvan. The gig was every bit as good I'd hoped, he always seems to end the first set with his Shadow of the Hierophant.... which must be one of the most astonishing piece of live music ever made.....

[@peterskye7825]

I bought a ticket to see Steve Hackett more than a year in advance of the scheduled event in Sydney. Then COVID19 intervened. It delayed the concert for 2 more years. Waiting for over 3 years between purchasing a ticket and seeing the concert seemed almost interminable. The concert was absolutely superb. I will never forget that night. Thanks Steve Hackett for continuing the memories of Genesis.

[@tookmynick]

I got to see him on Selling England tour, then Seconds Out got canceled cuz of Covid. Then saw him again, for Foxtrot at 50

[@matthew-1710]

Saw him on that same tour in Melbourne, was my first ever concert.

[@tookmynick]

@matthew-1710 what album was he touring?

[@matthew-1710]

@@tookmynick Selling England by the Pound + Seconds Out

[@tookmynick]

@@matthew-1710 you're LUCKY!! I so wanted to see Seconds Out!!!

[@dady61]

I'm 63 years old. When I was a kid I used to play this song on loop on my car stereo. Even today I listen to it and it gives me goosebumps. Wonderful Genesis era.

[@vintagebrew1057]

As soon as Nad started singing, I was scooped up and flung back to the late 70's where I played this piece non stop. Then Steve went into the soaring solo and I got a tear in my weary eye.... What a Beauty!!

[@Truthasvictim]

Couldn't agree more with you VB. Sure says a lot about just how incredible this piece, and that album, were that it stands the test of time like any great Bach has.

[@themistoclesramirez6939]

Thanks Steve for carrying the Genesis legacy. Just absolutely perfect!!

[@alessandrorossini8704]

You're right, buddy 👍

[@fpereira77]

The vocalist did a great job as well! What a voice! I really like this version. A wonderful performance by any measure!

[@evagentile5808]

the name of the singer, please

[@fpereira77]

@@evagentile5808 Nad Sylvan. It's in the description...

[@evagentile5808]

@@fpereira77 tank you very much

[@Luci8260]

This song was an inspiration of heaven! It's simply beautiful!

[@israelvv3865]

🎶🎵😎🙌✨😀

[@ugomastroianni7473]

Possiamo affermare che "Selling England" sia uno dei piu bei album del ' 73? ...e questo brano una delle piu belle composizioni di sempre? Siiiiiiiiii🎼🎼🎼

[@Rickwardful]

We all love to hear and praise Steve Hackett for his wonderful Guitar playing on all these Genesis revival concerts. But so should we do so for all the rest of the players and singers. I cannot believe how good Roger King is on the keyboards. His timing as absolutely perfect. To me, the greatest bands and songs ever, always have a perfect synergy between the the keyboards and lead guitar players. They bounce off each other. Roger and Steve, certainly do!

[@ogdennash2439]

How interesting .... I was going to comment that I thought the keyboard player was rubbish. He played all of the right notes in the right order .... but with zero feeling or intonation. Compared to the original intro which was moving beyond belief, this was a very poor second. I think the best performer was Nad on vocals ... I can't believe he isn't more famous.

[@davefischer6202]

Totally agree, man. Nad deserves serious accolades. The guy completely nails the phrasing let alone his incredible pipes. Plus he doesn’t need stage theatrics. Just meanders on and off stage because he can.

[@f1flick]

The piano’s been drinking.

[@kjetilho]

@@ogdennash2439 Agreed - he stumbles along. I think he's trying to do his own phrasing on the piece, but it doesn't work very well. Still a solid performance which doesn't detract too much from this wonderful piece of music.

[@Brewha856]

This solo always brought tears to my eyes. Thanks Mr Hachet

[@debutch7777]

It did to me too, just now!!

[@jeffdunne1697]

The solo has always made me shed a tear. Certain notes simply affect me emotionally, and this solo has all of those notes.

[@rizstu5454]

The opening and the closing piano solo of Tony Banks, the poetic lyric of Peter Gabriel, and solo guitar of Steve Hackett put this song in a different level since the beginning of time...

[@schmiddietmar7217]

I´m a Genesis fan since ever....this song just always takes my breath....

[@GrahamGardner-pt8iv]

One of best solos of all time - and I speak as a Gilmore worshiper!

[@CarnorJast1138]

Absolutely brilliant! I have been a Genesis fanatic for decades, and to this day, Classic Genesis is THE GREATEST Progressive Rock Band of all-time! Bar none! This song is yet one example of their musical mastery! The music from Trespass, Nursery Cryme, Foxtrot, Selling England by the Pound (second best to....), The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, A Trick of the Tale, Wind and Wuthering, Seconds Out (THE Best Live Album EVER!), ...And Then There Were Three..., and lastly, Duke, were complete masterpieces! This is the definitive era of Genesis, and no band could ever top such an incredible library! I truly LOVE Classic Genesis!

[@dsportsguy58]

Carnor - I couldn't have said it better myself. I first heard them with Lamb in 1975, backtracked through Selling England, Foxtrot and Nursery, then continued on to Duke. I was fortunate to see Genesis in concert in the mid 70s, then last year, I saw Steve in concert. Small venue, great music, just perfect. Needless to say, it was a special experience and brought back so many of my earliest musical memories.

[@ixtab1000]

After Hackett. Only duke was good.

[@albinbryzek3775]

I have spent so many great hours with them.Inexpressibly wonderful music.So much forgotten in the world of ubiquitous lie.

[@moonflower2772]

I am die hard fan of Pink Floyd but i also open another page for Genesis!

[@astrano80001]

@@dsportsguy58 Go to Racing in A live 1979! A masterpiece

[@alexchristopher221]

Steve Hackett (and I must add Steve Howe) has certainly produced the most enigmatic sounds on guitar in the history of rock. Great concert!

[@oscarorduz4036]

Alongside David Gilmour, in my opinion

[@mnomadvfx]

@@oscarorduz4036 I'd say there is a sliding scale of technical skill there Howe -> Hackett -> Gilmour. Beyond that they all have their own styles and not directly comparable.

[@mnomadvfx]

Close To The Edge and Gates Of Delirium have utterly insane guitar solos, it just boggles me that its even possible to play.

[@hanreality.7266]

Have you ever checked out GTR? It had both Howe and Hackett in it. They didn’t get very far though..

[@alexchristopher221]

@@hanreality.7266 Will do.

[@MrPhotodoc]

Real musicians making real music.

[@stephencope7178]

A lesson for all of the black so called musicians. . .the classical music of the future!

[@troutriver58]

God bless you for saving this and presenting it back to the world!

[@Skaladar]

50 years ago I first learned what music was by listening to works like this. I'm 67 now and have yet to hear anything even close to being on the same scale as this. Thanks Rulie for the upload and a special thanks to Steve for working on and releasing this masterpiece.

[@hilaryduplessis8462]

I agree. My favorite ever music Genisis and Steve. Love it. 40 years of the best music ❤

[@danb74]

Who in their right mind would five this a thumb's down?!? What an absolutely brilliant performance. Thanks for uploading!

[@terrikirschenzaft4353]

This is so exquisite and exciting , majestic, even if you don't listen to classical music, this is the music to give you an appetite, you just go on a journey musically, i first listened to Genesis in l972, they are so arresting and magical, whomever plays their music will live forever, the orchestra embellishes and puts the icing on the cake! Terri Leckner, Montreal

[@Hegge2005]

Perhaps one of the most beautiful songs ever written... Masterpiece..

[@nealm4129]

I wore seconds out listening to this song in the 70/80s, went to Steve Hackett, in Symphony Hall two weeks ago what a brilliant show can't believe I've waited this long.... my wife loved him and she was a punk not a prog rocker, brilliant!!!!!!!!!

[@manuelgomessamuel]

Best Genesis song ever, together with The Knife. Lovely in this version. Kudos Mr. Hackett, band and Orchestra.

[@miguelderijckke5907]

Agree fully

[@smithc2310]

Yet one of the most beautiful songs ever. Gotta be a genius to write such piece. Tony Banks is genius.

[@TheBeaverWhisperer]

Steve Hackett is grandiose, and his band is stellar. Add in those strings, and the horns at the end… but let’s not forget the keyboards, that intro gets me every time. Steve is the spirit of Genesis the Prog band, Peter told the stories, and Tony is Einstein.

[@benjyhews9419]

Not forgetting the brilliance of (the peerless) Gary O'Toole on drums....

[@alanthorne3921]

Still after all these years I am still in love with ‘that’ solo.

[@larrypeterson7992]

And he was about 22 or 23 when he first did it. Beyond my abilities.

[@michaelflowers5712]

Me too!

[@awaken77]

Thanks Steve for preserving Genesis classics, especially from those who were born later and never saw original act live

[@markunwin2109]

Musicians like these 2 excellent talented people should run the world…

[@TheGordem]

Nad has a knack of casually returning to the mic after an instrumental section at the precise second. I keep expecting him to miss it but he never does.

[@paulm749]

Yes, he doesn't linger about on stage in those long passages where there are no vocal parts. He respects the fact that Steve is now the star of the show instead of himself as the lead singer, unlike the situation back in the early Genesis days. Sylvan is a pro who knows how to come in right on count.

[@bradtarr3283]

Best version yet. The orchestral touches lift it to another plane.

[@adrianellis4497]

When I travel to heaven I hope I'm allowed to take this tune with me to give comfort and joy on my journey.

[@hughfraser8088]

The Steve Hackett solo on Firth of Fifth is the ultimate Genesis occasion.

[@Frengerxxx]

When Genesis played this, Daryl Stuermer destroyed it, every time. His style is inappropriate for these and other early Genesis tracks. That's why, they don't play so much or never their early stuff. And since Steve left, they had to modify the guitar sound to suit their pop songs.😢

[@Salvo-v8o]

Un brano così meraviglioso non l'ha fatto nemmeno Mozart !!!! Questa è musica classica !!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@debbiejones2105]

Seen genesis with Gabriel, and Collins , this is a masterpiece, thank god for Hackett, and you know it

[@bgbstrm2352]

I've never cried to Genesis, I have always loved them and especially Tony Banks playing, but to see Steve play that solo, yes, I cried....

[@patrickmurphy1803]

THAT GUITAR SOLO IS JUST FANTASTIC

[@stevefick3919]

Amazing masterpiece! To think they were in their early 20's when they wrote and produced this song. So orchestral. Brilliant!

[@hallstewart]

This sounds incredible with the orchestra

[@williammiller8317]

The orchestra adds quite a fullness of sound to such a wonderful masterpiece of modern music, thanks to all and especially Steve Hackett for carrying on. Bravo!

[@pumpkinking5174]

The greatest guitar solo ever

[@MrHistorian123]

I'd say second best. Lunar Sea by Camel is my favourite.

[@matsjakobsson1376]

Magic!!

[@stuart7245]

Ice and Stationary Traveler by Camel are worth a listen. Lunar Sea already mentioned

[@AndreaTolin]

Magic

[@1ufcfanatic795]

Agreed! Simply brilliant!!

[@pvankampen5176]

Some 50 years ago i bought my first Genesis album “Trespass” and ofcourse got all albums. Seen concerts with Gabriel and Collins as singers. I cannot get enough of the music. This piece is fabulous and Hackett keeps the “old” songs alive with the magnificent voice of Nad Sylvan. Thanks for this masterpiece,

[@geertvisser6509]

En als je dan bedenkt dat de leeftijd van die jongens toen trespass uitkwam 20 jaar was. Echt ongelooflijk ik heb zelf ook alle oude muziek van genesis en luister er echt elke week na. Ik ben zelf 64 jaar en ben opgegroeid met de supergroepen van toen wat een ongelooflijk voorrecht.

[@Bought_by_the_blood]

Trespass my favourite album ever....

[@diananickel3086]

it is truly timeless, isn't it?

[@orrugianfranco9549]

Me too😀

[@jimmy-o]

I love this celebration of Steve Hackett's contribution to early progressive rock music. His ethereal sound, ability to chorus and passionate delivery make for an unforgettable experience.

[@DougSigler]

I waited 41 years to see Steve, worth the wait. Bucket list!!

[@volodymyrvsahdneek5065]

Now THAT is a rock composition totally at home with an orchestra. Well done all.

[@paultrussy]

I've finally realised that I don't really care who is playing the music as long as it is played well; and this is played very well. A sign of a true classic. ...although Steve Hackett's playing really is something very special :)

[@glennk.7348]

Bravo Steve! And Nad is superb at the vocals!

[@stefanosbrilakis5065]

Powerful version. The singer really impressive.

[@jayarajjohnson2476]

That Lead solo is no doubt a Masterpiece...one of the most beautiful in this universe...it grazes through all your various beautiful & good emotions and feelings & you never want it to end...no feelings or emotions of hatred only all that is beautiful & good...

[@loucontino4804]

The most under-rated guitarist in the world. Hackett is Brilliant!

[@bertilverbaarschot5874]

With so many people liking his playing ever since Genesis, Steve’s not under-rated at all.

[@gordondodds5537]

Along with Steve Rothery of Marillion

[@TheWelwyn21]

He's not though, he's highly recognised by his peers. Trying reading the music press he's always mentioned how fantastic he is

[@sergiocorrera6387]

How beautiful is Steve's tone, how intense his phrasing! A milestone not only in the history of rock but in music as a whole! Number One, Master!😍

[@gerytinkelenberg9876]

I saw him do this in Berkeley a few years ago without the orchestra and by the end of the song I was on a cloud, completely untouchable. He is truly a unique guitarist.

[@marcocallaringi7914]

FANTASTICO praticamente un viaggio

[@phillipschlegel9590]

One of the greatest pieces of music ever written ❤️

[@DonBair]

Clearly, Steve Hackett, is the embodiment of Genesis. This shit is blowing me away, and I've been a life-long fan of Genesis!

[@vintagebrew1057]

Thinking the same....

[@shahaffiq5860]

What about Tony Banks?

[@DonBair]

@@shahaffiq5860 They're all great, but watch some solo Hackett stuff; he's incredible.

[@Khaywolf]

On a side note, I once found this song on a karaoke machine. It was really hysterical watching the other people at the party wait for me to start singing.

[@dannygross1639]

Hahaha awestruck

[@maueebaby]

Penso che questa sia una delle più belle esecuzioni di FIrth of Fifth che io abbia mai ascoltato. Uno dei più bei pezzi della storia del rock.

[@kenjackson6256]

I was lucky enough to see the 1977 Genesis tour at Winterland with Steve, and then a solo tour that was out of this world in a small theater at San Jose State. I've never been to a show where if a fan got too loud, he was shushed down by the audience. Unforgettable show were I rested my elbow on the low stage to take photos. Thanks Dan for letting me in the front of the line.

[@nickdangerca]

I did not believe this song could be played more movingly than when I saw Genesis live but this wonderful, the guitar solo even more amazing than that time!

[@lynnspencer7252]

Going to see Steve on Saturday in Edinburgh and I've got EVERYTHING crossed this gets played!!!

[@adolforodolfo6929]

Don't worry, it definitely will be, I've seen the set list. Steve ALWAYS plays this at his live shows, it's kind of his signature piece. I'm going to see him two weeks tomorrow. So looking forward to it - I bought the tickets nearly two years ago - bloody covid 😊

[@timothyclaffey9138]

This guitar masterpiece is THE antidote for 'shredding' which leaves me cold. The sustained notes are haunting. I learned this solo and never get tired of playing it. It is a lifesaver for me. And a suggestion- listen to Steve's solo album "Spectral Mornings" and the title track. It will sweep you away in the same lyrical way. I promise!!!

[@awaken77]

i dont get shredding aka soulless musical masturbation. I like when guitar serves as substitute for human voice, with weeping and crying tones. You can "sing" that solo in your head. My favorite rock guitarists are all melodic players not shredders, to name a few: David Gilmour, Andy Latimer, Steve Hackett, Steve Rothery of Marillion, Roine Stolt (TFK)

[@gess4170]

Bu can you approach Steve's artistry?

[@juanv5375]

Added to my music to listen list! Thanks!

[@tmee1512]

@@juanv5375 Check out some of the other SH videos, Cinema Show, Musical Box, and Afterglow.

[@krijnbraber9860]

Spectral Mornings is a fantastic album indeed and I also know and love this Music for over 43 years!!!

[@jakubsrba]

WTF!!! I have goosebumps! This is the first time I hear something from Steve Hackett, wow

[@rulxutty8955]

I have cried many a time listening to this song from sheer awe. Love genesis, love hackett absolute master piece

[@rbuthird]

What a beautiful rendition of my favorite Genesis song !!! Impeccable !!!!

[@emals5763]

Una perla in mezzo a tante immondizie musicali.

[@dieteroetzel8071]

Steve Hackett is celebrating the very best of music!!!

[@jimcook8933]

Reminds me of the times when we would sleep in front of the Montreal Forum, just to make sure are tickets were in the first 10 rows, just to see Hackett play!

[@egorsozonov7425]

“our tickets”, not “are tickets”

[@laurie934]

One of my favourite Genesis compositions. It has everything.